Computer security at the forefront for small business.

Large companies  and the Federal Government have learned the lessons of computer security the hard way: By having their systems and networks hacked, portable devices lost and confidential data stolen.  Small and medium sized companies face the same threats, and it is only going to get worse.

As large corporations and the government have tightened up their information security, cyber-criminals have turned their attacks increasingly to the small and medium sized business.  These businesses generally do not the expertise or resources to protect their valuable customer and proprietary information, making them easy targets.   While the potential haul of data is not nearly as large as with a major corporation or the government, the general ease of access to the data paints a large target on these businesses.  Why should these criminals  spend weeks or months attempting to hit these large corporations and potentially recieve nothing in return when they can spend hours, sometimes only minutes, to break into these smaller businesses and get useful data.

They are making up the difference between the large and small data hauls with the sheer volume available from inadequately protected data available at smaller businesses.

What most small business owners don’t realize can cost them dearly if the data breach becomes public and it is discovered that personal information for clients (social security numbers, addresses, checking account numbers, drivers license numbers, etc) has been taken.

A small business can face crippling fines,major lawsuits, and embarassment.  All of these things can put a one successful business almost immediately out of business.

Learn the facts today by contacting Steel City Systems Consulting for a no-obligation overview.